How Red-Eared Terrapin Turtles Reacted When Released Into Big Pond Aiman showing reactions of 3 little Red-Eared Terrapin Turtles when released into a big fish pond from their former little aquarium indoor habitat. He called them Snapping Turtles just because he likes the name...they actually acted like hungry snapper when there were little. They were always hungry and always snapping when being fed while in the aquarium. The red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans), also known as red-eared terrapin, is a semiaquatic turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. It is a subspecies of the pond slider. It is the most popular pet turtle in the United States and is also popular as a pet in the rest of the world, as, among other factors, it is easy to maintain. It has, therefore, become the most commonly traded turtle in the world. It is native to the southern United States and northern Mexico, but has become established in other places because of pet releases and has become an invasive species in many areas, where it outcompetes native species. What is more awesome than having a pet turtle?… Nothing. Turtles are awesome animals and have been around since the dinosaurs. Having them as pets is in our homes is very cool. A one-inch baby will become a 7-inch juvenile in two years with the proper diet. Are Turtles Safe Pets? Any Diseases? Years ago there was a scare with salmonella and turtles do have the potential to host it but so do all other reptiles. The key is to keep everything as clean as possible and keep really small children from handling the turtles. Wash your hands very well after handling turtles at all times and keep their habitat clean. What was causing most of the issues was small children putting these baby turtles in their mouths and that easily transfers salmonella when present. To be quite honest, it was more a scare than what is actually necessary but.. it worked. You have to know that all reptiles contract salmonella or the chance of it.. and the reptile community is still THRIVING. The carapace of this species can reach up to 30 cm in length, although some individuals have been known to reach more than 40 cm, but the average length ranges from 12 to 20 cm. The females of the species are usually a little larger than the males. They can live between 20 and 30 years, although some individuals have lived for more than 40 years. Their life expectancy is shorter when they are kept in captivity. The quality of the habitat where they live can also influence their lifespans and quality of life. Red-eared sliders are almost entirely aquatic, but, as they are cold-blooded, they leave the water to sunbathe to regulate their temperature. They are excellent swimmers. When they are out of the water, they remain alert and flee from any predators or from humans. On sensing a threat, they rapidly launch themselves back into the water. During the day, they usually alternate between warming themselves in the sun and spending time in the water. About Red-Eared Slider Turtles: The red-eared slider turtle grows up from 6 to 12 inches in diameter. This greenish turtle boasts a bright red stripe behind each eye. An aquatic turtle, it requires an aquarium with water. It has a life span of up to 50 years. Environment: One red-eared slider turtle can easily live in a 30 to 50-gallon aquarium. Provide an area of water in the tank that measures at least twice the turtles body length. The water should have a filtration system to keep it clean. Maintain the water temperature at 75 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit with a submersible heater. Provide a basking area for the turtle and maintain the temperature at 85 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit. Care: Consider placing this turtles tank outdoors on warm days so he can enjoy the sunshine. Make sure the turtle has a shady spot to retreat to if he becomes too warm. Feeding: Feed the red-eared slider turtle a commercial turtle diet. You can supplement his diet with diced up vegetables like carrots or leafy greens. Hibernation: The red-eared slider becomes inactive in October, according to the Nature Mapping Foundation. Some turtles may hibernate under water. The red-eared slider usually displays inactivity if the winter temperature dips to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. https://youtube/watch?v=tV6DPt_uNFM
Posted on: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 21:44:20 +0000
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